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24 May 2025, Saturday

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Government turns its back as families continue to struggle with rising cost of living - PN

For the second time in a week, figures published in recent hours by the National Statistics Office (NSO) confirm the growing daily burdens faced by the Maltese people, the Nationalist Party said...

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'He listened to me': Victims of an abusive Catholic group say Pope Leo XIV helped when others didn't

Pope Leo XIV made plenty of enemies helping dismantle a powerful Catholic movement whose leaders physically, sexually, spiritually and psychologically abused members. As Leo's past...

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‘Maksar brothers scapegoated in Caruana Galizia murder’, defence lawyer tells jurors

A defence lawyer in the trial of four men accused in relation to the murders of lawyer Carmel Chircop and journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia argued in court that Robert Agius, his client, was used as a...

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Blue Lagoon swimming zone extended

Team Blue Lagoon has expanded the designated swimming zone of the Blue Lagoon, extending the main central area while adding two nearby inlets, now exclusively reserved for swimmers as well, the Malta...

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Ousted Għargħur mayor requests probe by Auditor General into allegations made against her

Former Nationalist mayor of Għargħur, Helen Gauci, today formally requested that the Auditor General investigate the allegations made against her by the Labour Party following her removal...

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Repubblika files legal protest against Neville Gafa over clean-up attempts at Daphne memorial

Anti-corruption NGO Repubblika has filed a judicial protest against former OPM official Neville Gafa, accusing him of attempting to undermine a long-standing civic protest at the Great Siege Monument...

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Digitised evolution of Malta’s map from 1896 to 1927 launched

During the Public Service Expo 2025, currently being held by the Public Service at the EXPO Village in Ta' Qali, Parliamentary Secretary for Public Works Omar Farrugia officially launched the...

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Four arrested in connection with drug importation and trafficking

Four individuals were arrested on Friday in connection with the importation, trafficking, and possession of illegal drugs following two separate police operations, the police said Saturday. The...

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PM visits Ta’ Dbieġi Crafts Village and Equine Therapy Centre in Gozo

Prime Minister Robert Abela visited the Ta' Dbieġi crafts village in Għarb and the multi-functional equine therapy centre Dream of Horses in Gozo, highlighting the contribution of both...

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Biker in hospital after Marsa crash

A biker was taken to hospital after the bike he was riding was involved in a collision with a car in Marsa, the police said. The accident happened in Aldo Moro Road at 7.15am. The biker, a...

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New agreement signed to shift street cleaning to off-peak hours

In a move aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving efficiency, the Ministry for Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works has announced a new agreement that will see street cleaning...

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Blogs & Opinions

Owen Bonnici

Resilience

Mark Said

Labour's junta at Għargħur

Alfred Sant

Unending construction

Alfred Sant

Mental health

Kevin Cassar

Petty pigheadedness

Carmel Cacopardo

Think positive: dignified life before dignified death

Emmanuel J. Galea

Gozo demands its place in Malta Vision 2050

Julie Zahra

The film industry at a crossroads: an opportunity for growth

Mark Said

Quo Vadis Europe?

Victor Calleja

Yes, I still grieve for Daphne

Kyiv comes under large-scale Russian drone and missile attack with explosions heard throughout city

Ukraine's capital came under a large-scale Russian drone and missile attack early Saturday with explosions and machine gun fire heard throughout the city, forcing many Kyiv residents to take shelter...

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From Square to Square: New cultural initiative to bring life to town squares

A new national initiative titled "From Square to Square" has been launched in Malta, aiming to transform public squares into vibrant hubs of cultural and artistic activity. This project is set to...

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McTominay and Lukaku goals lead Napoli to Serie A title and Conte's 'most unexpected' trophy

The two players who Antonio Conte wanted more than any others secured Napoli its second Serie A title in three years on Friday. Scott McTominay scored with an...

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Maksar trial: Defence goes on the offensive against star witness

Defence lawyers in the Maksar gang trial went on the offensive on Friday as they tried to shed doubt on the credibility of prosecution star witness Vince Muscat. Robert and Adrian Agius –...

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'Together for Comino' – Organisations seek public support to appeal approval of hotel project

Ten organisations are seeking the public's support to appeal against the shameful approval of PA/04777/20, which involves the development of a 140-bed luxury hotel, 16 villas, and 44 swimming pools on...

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Man grievously injured after falling down apartment shaft

A man was grievously injured after falling down a shaft from height of around three storeys. The incident occurred at around 12.30pm, when the police were informed that their assistance was...

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TMID Editorial: A new initiative to support voluntary organisations

Earlier this week, a volunteer bank was launched to connect professionals and companies with voluntary organisations in need of professional support. This initiative, called ProACT - PROviders...

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Over 12,000 families to receive €6.8m in educational support

The government on Friday announced a second round of financial assistance aimed at families with children pursuing post-secondary or tertiary education. This initiative is intended to provide...

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Sports

McTominay and Lukaku goals lead Napoli to Serie A title and Conte's 'most unexpected' trophy

Tottenham beat Man United 1-0 for Europa League title to end long trophy drought

Omar Marmoush scores stunning goal as Kevin De Bruyne says goodbye to Man City

Supersubs give Brighton thrilling win over Liverpool

Serie A title race between Napoli and Inter goes to final day and possibly further

Hibernians beat ten-man Stripes to win FA Trophy and a place in European football

Arsenal secure return to Champions League on day of farewells for Everton and Vardy

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen wins F1's Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix to end Piastri's streak

Retegui completes comeback to make Atalanta history

Crystal Palace pull off FA Cup upset by beating Man City 1-0 in final

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU and 25% penalties on Apple as his trade war intensifies

President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 50% tax on all imports from the European Union as well a 25% tariff on Apple products unless iPhones are made in America. The threats, delivered over...

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Updated: PN expresses concern as 19 young Maltese are leaving Malta every day; PL replies

Minister Clyde Caruana has "finally admitted" what the Nationalist has long been saying: today, an average of 19 young men and women are leaving Malta every single day. This is the clearest evidence...

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Three collective agreements signed during this year’s Public Service Expo Village

Three collective agreements affecting three different sectors of workers were signed, during the Public Service Expo Village 2025, held at the MFCC in Ta' Qali. These include employees in the...

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Bomb joke at airport lands man in the dock

A young Libyan man living in Swieqi has been conditionally discharged for a period of three years, after telling airport staff he was carrying a bomb in his bag while boarding a flight to...

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Youth Advisory Forum presented changes to assisted voluntary euthanasia before Cabinet, PM says

Prime Minister Robert Abela said that changes to Malta’s assisted voluntary euthanasia policy were presented to the Youth Advisory Forum before being brought to Cabinet, reflecting a commitment...

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First study on miscarriage leave and workplace productivity presented

A socio-economic study commissioned by economist Jonathan Spiteri has confirmed that the introduction of miscarriage leave is a wise decision, as this type of leave would result in less productivity...

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A Norwegian man awoke to find a grounded cargo ship had narrowly missed his home

A Norwegian man awoke to find that a cargo ship had run aground and narrowly missed crashing into his home along the Trondheim Fjord's coast. Johan Helberg told Norwegian broadcaster...

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Celebrating 50 years of the National War Museum

The Gloster Sea Gladiator, Faith, one of the 3 Gladiators that were brought to Malta in WWII. Photo Steven Psaila.

What is now one of Malta's most popular museums - the National War Museum - started as a modest exhibition in lower Fort St Elmo in Valletta, set up in 1975 by a group of volunteers who called...

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'We offer weight of history, wisdom of survival, and hope of solidarity', Speaker says

Speaker of the House of Representatives Anġlu Farrugia, during his Welcome Address at the Standing Committee Meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), extended...

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At least 60 people killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza as Israel lets minimal aid in

At least 60 people were killed by Israeli strikes across Gaza in a 24-hour period, Gaza's health ministry said Friday, as Israel pressed ahead with its military offensive and let in minimal aid to the...

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Business

Two BOV VISA cardholders make their way to Barcelona

The EU Single Market Strategy presents an accurate diagnosis, but the cure lies in political will

HSBC Malta Foundation supports Life Network Foundation’s Campaign

Concept Stadium joins Maltese delegation at GITEX Europe 2025 in Berlin

Money meets vision: FPEI celebrates its 10-year anniversary at upcoming event

Catching up with Spain

Government turns its back as families continue to struggle with rising cost of living - PN

'He listened to me': Victims of an abusive Catholic group say Pope Leo XIV helped when others didn't

‘Maksar brothers scapegoated in Caruana Galizia murder’, defence lawyer tells jurors

Blue Lagoon swimming zone extended

Ousted Għargħur mayor requests probe by Auditor General into allegations made against her

Repubblika files legal protest against Neville Gafa over clean-up attempts at Daphne memorial

Digitised evolution of Malta’s map from 1896 to 1927 launched

Four arrested in connection with drug importation and trafficking

PM visits Ta’ Dbieġi Crafts Village and Equine Therapy Centre in Gozo

Biker in hospital after Marsa crash

New agreement signed to shift street cleaning to off-peak hours

Kyiv comes under large-scale Russian drone and missile attack with explosions heard throughout city

From Square to Square: New cultural initiative to bring life to town squares

McTominay and Lukaku goals lead Napoli to Serie A title and Conte's 'most unexpected' trophy

Maksar trial: Defence goes on the offensive against star witness

'Together for Comino' – Organisations seek public support to appeal approval of hotel project

Man grievously injured after falling down apartment shaft

TMID Editorial: A new initiative to support voluntary organisations

Over 12,000 families to receive €6.8m in educational support

TMID Editorial: Mental health as a fundamental right

12,000 students and 1,600 educators visit the Public Service Expo Village 25

Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling foreign students

ADPD calls for long-term, sustainable urban transport solutions

Northbound traffic at a standstill as a result of road works

Government stand on Manoel Island ‘less than convincing’, Alfred Sant says

Lilu King back in custody after AG appeals bail decision

PA approves four-storey shopping mall in Burmarrad

Maltese youth recounts how business trip to Libya ended in evacuation from new militia conflict

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU and 25% penalties on Apple as his trade war intensifies

Updated: PN expresses concern as 19 young Maltese are leaving Malta every day; PL replies

Three collective agreements signed during this year’s Public Service Expo Village

Bomb joke at airport lands man in the dock

Youth Advisory Forum presented changes to assisted voluntary euthanasia before Cabinet, PM says

First study on miscarriage leave and workplace productivity presented

A Norwegian man awoke to find a grounded cargo ship had narrowly missed his home

Celebrating 50 years of the National War Museum

'We offer weight of history, wisdom of survival, and hope of solidarity', Speaker says

At least 60 people killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza as Israel lets minimal aid in

European professionals acknowledge progress in the construction sector, government says

Stop making cents: US Mint moves forward with plans to kill the penny

Industrial fire in Ghaxaq brought under control – CPD

First Time Buyers Step-by Step Guide launched

Man seriously injured in Mgarr traffic accident

New website brings together comprehensive information on Malta’s botanical gardens